How To Optimize Your Health and Live A Longer Life
Breakthroughs in Longevity Medicine mean we can take steps to control our health and live a longer, healthier life.
We often talk about improving our lifespan - the total number of years we live. But there’s another important measure that we should be focused on - how many of those years we remain healthy and free from disease. Otherwise known as our healthspan.
Although we’re living longer today than previous generations, how many years are spent in optimal versus okay health? And how many years will we be in decline with a decreasing ability to function?
What if there were steps we could take to optimize our health and fight disease before it starts? The good news, there is! We call it Longevity medicine. Advanced, precision, preventative medicine focused on delaying the onset of chronic illnesses for as long as possible so you can maintain your ability to live a full life.
Longevity medicine focuses on six key levers:
Regular screening
Exercise
Nutrition
Sleep
Stress/emotional health
Supplements and drugs
It’s probably not surprising that optimizing these levers is the key to a long and healthy life. But what does that look like in practice?
The first step is knowing where you currently stand. At Tall Tree, we’ve partnered with Healthspan Labs to achieve this through detailed DNA analysis, cutting-edge biometrics, VO2 max testing, and one-on-one consultation. With these metrics, we have a report card on your health, and we can identify areas of risk or weakness, set specific goals, and make changes to work towards those goals. Through follow-up testing, we can see if the suggested changes to exercise, diet, supplementation, or prescriptions have had the right effect.
Early detection is the most powerful tool to improve outcomes. By regularly testing areas like bone and muscle health; electrolyte and fluid balance; inflammation; liver function and toxicity; metabolism and weight control; and cardiovascular capacity, you achieve a complete picture of your overall health and make informed choices for improving longevity.
Medical Optimization: How to Take Control of Your Health
If you are serious about your health and want to understand how to change your habits and physical activity to improve your longevity, vitality, and quality of life, check out Tall Tree’s Longevity Program.
(Past) Tall Tree Speaker Series: The Future of Healthcare | Improving your Healthspan
On April 19th, 2023, oncologist, TEDx speaker, and longevity enthusiast Dr. Zia Poonja discussed the science of medical optimization.
What you missed?
An introduction to the research around healthspan and lifespan.
Understanding why many preventable diseases aren't being prevented.
Discussion around how you can use screening and metrics to gauge your own risk of disease.
Explanation of Longevity Medicine and what the future of healthcare will look like.
Actionable steps you can take now to improve your health to live a longer, healthier life.
If you’re interested in learning more, check out our Longevity Program.
Dr. Zia Poonja, Medical Doctor
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